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Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE) vs HTC 7 Surround

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia SP vs HTC 7 Surround phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC 7 Surround X Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE) 23Points
4.6"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2370
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.8"
TFT

480x800

5
MP
448MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Xperia SP (4G LTE)} 23 Advantages Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE) vs 7 Surround} 3 Advantages HTC 7 Surround
+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core104%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR2129%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs448MB LPDDR
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)6%
Lighter
vs165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)30%
Thinner
vs13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+319 PPI30%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs246 PPI
+4.6"21%
Larger screen
vs3.8"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2370 mAh93%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1230 mAh
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP, HTML
8GB (5.88GB available)vs+16GB172%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

15 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)HTC 7 Surround
 
ModelXperia SP (4G LTE)HTC 7 Surround
Other model namesSony Xperia SP C5303, C5306, M35i, Sony HuaShanAT&T HTC Surround, HTC 7 Surround T8788, HTC Mondrian
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSonyHTC
Release date4/1/201311/8/2010
Depth10 millimeters (0.39 inches)13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)67.1 x 130.6 millimeters (2.64 x 5.14 in)61.5 x 119.7 millimeters (2.42 x 4.71 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)HTC 7 Surround
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.6" inches3.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)319 PPI246 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)HTC 7 Surround
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanWindows Phone 7.0
Firmware updateAndroid 4.3 Jelly BeanWindows Phone 7.5 Mango
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)HTC 7 Surround
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960T (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320 400MhzQualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)HTC 7 Surround
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2448MB LPDDR
Internal storage8GB (5.88GB available)16GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)HTC 7 Surround
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkC5303 version:
UMTS 850/900/2100
C5306 version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3
C5303 version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
C5306 version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 4, 5)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)HTC 7 Surround
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 24 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)HTC 7 Surround
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)HTC 7 Surround
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)HTC 7 Surround
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)HTC 7 Surround
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)HTC 7 Surround
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2370 mAh1230 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy19 hours4 hours
Standby734 hours (30.6 days)255 hours (10.6 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)HTC 7 Surround
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Red
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• 3D sweep panorama
• PlayNow
• xLOUD
• 3D Surround Sound
• HD Voice
• HT40
• NFC SmartTags
• WiFi dual-band
• Colors: Black
• Built-in 16GB microSD
• Dolby mobile sound
• SRS WOW HD surround sound
• Facebook and Twitter
• Microsoft Office Mobile 2010
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)HTC 7 Surround
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.43W/kg (head), 0.81W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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